Pardon

Pardon

An act of grace from governing power which mitigates punishment and restores rights and privileges forfeited on account of the offense.

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pardon

Legal services; Courts

An act of grace from governing power which mitigates punishment and restores rights and privileges forfeited on account of the offense.

pardon

Law; Legal

The act or an instance of officially nullifying punishment or other legal consequences of a crime.

pardon

Government; Government & politics

Legal forgiveness for a crime. Governors can issue pardons for state crimes, and the President can issue pardons for federal crimes.

pardoning

Language; Dictionaries

Relating to pardon; having or exercising the right to pardon; willing to pardon; merciful; as, the pardoning power; a pardoning God.

pardoner

Language; Dictionaries

One who pardons.

pardon

Language; Dictionaries

The act of pardoning; forgiveness, as of an offender, or of an offense; release from penalty; remission of punishment; absolution.

criminal court

Legal services; Courts

Division of the trial court which has jurisdiction of a particular crime. Defendant in criminal court is entitled to a jury trial.

contempt

Legal services; Courts

Obstructing or assailing the authority or dignity of the court such as by intentionally violating a court order.

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Legal services; Courts

Someone who helps and support another person. He will take sides and promote his client's view and interest.

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Organizations; Legal services; United Nations; Courts

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